Good water proofing for boots

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shortylickens

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thanks to 4chan I discovered something I didnt wanna know.
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Also if your toaster oven can go as low as 120 degrees thats great.
I use mine for all kinds of household projects.
You either have a big toaster oven or really small feet. You know what else small feet is a sign of?
 
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beeswax

maybe that 3M spray
Sno-seal if you are willing to take the time to clean the leather first and then take the time to work it in to the leather.

I put some Sno-Seal on them moments ago. Did a light cleaning, these boots are approaching end of life only so much can be expected.
I used a hair dryer to heat them and it worked awesome.
I like how this stuff applied, going to rain tomorrow and I should be outside for a bit I can update with the results.
I suspect this will last like the old school mink oil or silicone liquid I used decades ago. Forgot which worked better but I remember one smelled really bad and the other smelled bad but both had very long term protection vs water. I suspect Sno-Seal will be similar.
Thank you guys.
 
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So far Sno-Seal has been great.
Easy to apply, easy cleanup, no smell and assumably not super toxic.
Been outside in the rain several times today and a walked the pooch in wet grass with heavy rain. Boots are dry, not even a drop of water on them when I got inside.
 
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Captante

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So far Sno-Seal has been great.
Easy to apply, easy cleanup, no smell and assumably not super toxic.
Been outside in the rain several times today and a walked the pooch in wet grass with heavy rain. Boots are dry, not even a drop of water on them when I got inside.


Multiple coats work even better and will also help in general to preserve the leather. I suggest the moment you notice any drying apply another coat... can't hurt to do it sooner rather than later.

It will help if you warm the boots slightly prior to application and then be sure to give them a good hand-buffing with a soft cloth at the end. (use care with any severely scuffed areas)